River Program Trip Leader
Posted by Environmental Traveling Companions on 02/09/2022
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Action, Lifestyle, Outdoor, WaterSports
Job Categories: Guide (raft,fish,bike hunt,horse etc.), Outfitter- Adventure Travel Staff
Company Type: Conservation, Intern, NaturalResources, Recreation, TravelandTourism
State: CA
City: Lotus
Country: United States
Required Experience: 1 - 3 years
Contact Name: melissa Eizenberg
Contact Phone: 530 642 8189
Job Type: Seasonal Full Time
Salary:
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel:
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
Description of Organization: ETC is a non-profit, volunteer based organization that provides outdoor adventure
and environmental education experiences for people of all abilities. ETC conducts Sea Kayak, Whitewater Rafting,
and Cross Country Skiing trips for youth and adults from under-resourced backgrounds and people with
disabilities as well as extended Youth Leadership Programs for disadvantaged youth.
Position Title: River Program Trip Leader
Position Description: The River Program Trip Leader is responsible for leading one to three day whitewater rafting
trips on a class III river for people with disabilities and underserved youth. The Trip Leader is responsible for pretrip
planning including contacting agency leaders, reading a trip packet to become familiar with group goals and
trip logistics, and formulating an overall trip plan the accomplishes each groups’ unique objectives. The Trip
Leader will lead a team of Guides to effectively execute each trip, is responsible for overall trip safety, and will
manage all aspects of trip logistics. The Trip Leader will guide rafts in Class III whitewater and will also be asked to
train and mentor new Guides. This may include leading training trips, riding in a boat with an Assistant Guide, or
conducting checkout runs. This is a residential position at the ETC River Camp in Lotus, California.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Act as a Trip Leader (Head Guide) on one to three day whitewater rafting trips for diverse groups of
participants
• Guide rafts in class III whitewater
• Facilitate activities focusing on group development, whitewater rafting instruction, environmental
education, and human and natural history
• Trip preparation including contacting agency staff, review of pre-trip paperwork, and creating an
overall trip plan
• Complete post trip evaluation and complete any necessary trip follow up including meetings with
program management and incident reporting
• Support trip logistics including food purchasing, food preparation, and equipment preparation and
maintenance
• Care and maintenance of the ETC River Camp through weekly chores and other assigned tasks
• Organize and lead trainings for new and current volunteer and paid staff
• Drive company vehicles and comply with Environmental Traveling Companions Driver’s Policies
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with people of all abilities and backgrounds
• 2+ years guiding Class III/IV rivers, experience working in a Head Guide role strongly preferred
• Experience guiding paddle rafts required, experience guiding oar rafts preferred
• Experience operating large vehicles and pulling trailers preferred
• Swiftwater rescue training
• Current CPR and Wilderness First Aid certifications, WFR or WEMT preferred
Term:
• Start Date: May 15, 2022
• End Date: September 6, 2022
• Possibility for additional per diem employment in September
Commitment: 22 or 23 days per month, with 8 days off scheduled no later than the first day of the month
Reports To: River Program Manager
Compensation:
• Competitive monthly salary, depends on experience
• Tent platform living space
Criminal Background Check: Employment with ETC is contingent upon a criminal background check
Motor Vehicle Record Check: Employment with ETC is contingent upon a motor vehicle record check
Work & Living Location: River Program staff live on covered, open-air platforms at the ETC River Camp in Lotus, CA
Application Closing Date: open until filled
To Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume / guide log with three references via email, to
riverprogram@etctrips.org with the subject “River Program Trip Leader.”
